Writers Cafe - Once in a while, they still come back.

Once in a while,

as though pulled in by some desire
or force,
some decide to take a ride back
to Writers Cafe.

It's not always a long visit, yet
they still come back
as though returning to their old home.

"I remember Robbie,
or Marie, or Frieda P," they might say.

They may recall this place in a way one might remember
flags that lined porches
or trees on each side of the street where they lived.
But still, they remember this place.
Their names are still on the mailbox.

For better or worse, this is a community.

Some have moved on, as they should.
And some are still here, pruning nouns
or mowing verbs.

Some have even died.

The street may look different.
Trees may be bigger.
And old friends may be gone for good.

But on this block,
you're never turned away
no matter how long you've been gone
or how many times you move on.

There will always be opportunities to write about
the sun, the rain, a train...

Writers Cafe
on this block, once in a while,
they still come back.

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

Well, one of the new ones here. So far it doesn't look like the other sites I've been on.. Wattpad and writing.com.. Grrrrrr everything is about paying for getting advertised and the a*s kissing..

Don't care for that stuff, sooo after some exploration I decided on this site

We'll see how it goes.
Cheers

[Relic]

I wish you luck, Dennis. Thanks for the comment.

[Dennis Wolf]

Thank you, and.. No problem
This was an enjoyable read.
Cheers

[Robert Haigh]

Yes, they/we still come back. I think I've been a member of every poetry site there is. I've been a member of Writers Cafe at least four times, and left. But here I am - back again. Too old to leave again, I hope to stay until the end, this time. A few old friends are still here, but I see many, many new faces. Always room for more, here at the Cafe!

[Relic]

Robert, I was just listening to you on your page, you sound great. I've seen many people come and go and yes, I've seen many new faces throughout the years. Thanks so much for your kind comment. :)

[Robert Haigh]

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my music, and for your kind words!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

There’s old friends here
Waiting at their front gates for a natter
Like a 5os suburban street

[Relic]

It's always been that way since I can remember, actually. They didn't have cell phones and life was simpler in the 50's too. :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I still love this it came up in my feed today
Beautiful

[Relic]

Thanks, Julie. :)

[Aura]

Oh this was so beautiful, I love the comparison of Writers Cafe to a neighborhood block. How some "neighbours"/writers, may have left, some come back, some may have passed away, but there is always room for them, and they are always welcomed in this neighborhood that was created!

[Relic]

Thanks for the comment, Aura. :)

[Aura]

The pleasure is all mine !

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I like this because of the truth in it. I've done so myself. And I've lost some wonderful friends here that have died. Some, I'm still friends with but they no longer frequent the site. One publishes her own magazine and another writes romance/mystery novels. We still connect via email or other social media. But yes, it is a community bound by our love of the written word; whether poetry, short story, flash fiction or novels. Highest marks on this welcome note tacked to the door of Writer's Café.

[Relic]

Thank you so much for your thoughts, Fabian. :)

[Chris]

"So say we all..." like a mantra.

[Relic]

ha Thank you for your thoughts, Chris.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Very well said!! So much truth in this write! Great tribute to all writer on this site!

[Relic]

Thank you, Kathy. :)

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome!

[KAREN]

So true! I was gone for over ten years, but now I'm back! And it has been awesome writing and being on writerscafe again! I love this poem!

[Relic]

Thanks so much, Karen. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[AMMD]

The authentic welcomes always help. Nice thoughts penned :)

[Relic]

Thank you, AMMD. :)

[AMMD]

You're welcome and nice to meet you

[M. J. Smith]

It is good to return home. Moving on does not mean forgetting those who have helped you. Home truly is where the heart is. Nicely done.

[Relic]

Thank you for your kind thoughts, M.J. 😀